Compliance operations last financial year, such as Operation Abercorn, targeted non-compliance with regulations. Abercorn focused on temperature controlled shipping containers and found risk material including undeclared finfish, ice cream and trade samples of fresh ginger and chilli from non-compliant importers.

“We will also continue our ongoing work with importers to help them meet requirements and avoid delays,” Mr Chapman said.

“Compliant importers can expect to have their goods released quicker and with less intervention—saving them money.”

DAFF works closely with trading partners, state governments, industry and the community to reduce the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering and establishing in Australia and harming the Australian natural environment, our food security and economy.